Reservations 12 to celebrate a bday (5 child - 5-10 yrs) \r
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5pm on a Sunday, other than a table of two, we were the only table and placed next to the front door. The restaurant is small, no vestibule so the winter air directly affects about 30% of the main floor seating. We asked whether there was a children’s menu and the waiter stated ""no, just what you have there"" (but they do have hi-chairs?). We asked if they could make something simple like buttered noodles and the answer was ""no"". Concerned, we then ordered the $4.00 per mini bread loaf so the kids could eat. Money isn't an issue, but the price of the bread and value were not matching. We inquired again whether they could make something for the kids (remember, only one other table has patrons) and the waiter now said he would ask the chef. When he returned he stated ""the chef would be willing to do that for you"" making us feel like we had inconvenienced them. Service was attentive when you asked but not as proactive as you would come to expect at comparable local restaurants.\r
SMALL PLATES:If there was a highlight, this was it. Meat on a Stick: 5 stars; Crispy Vegetables: 5 stars; French Fries: 3 stars; Fried Oysters: 3 stars; Wild Rice Sausage: 3 stars; Calamari: 2 stars \r
MEAT: Oddly, there were NO potato selections to accompany your steak. Steaks come with a single vegetable - no choice - on this night it was poached carrots. Only 4 cuts of meat offered. Home made steak sauce was $3 to $9 extra. All steaks came sliced which was unusual. Never asked if the steaks were ""prime"" but the quality wasn't there in comparison to their TC competition. Ribeye: 3 stars; Filet Mignon: 3 stars; Bleu Movie Sauce: 4 stars; Shrimp Trampi Sauce: 4 stars\r
FISH: The fish special - swordfish. It was served over a bed of cauliflower with almonds and golden raisins. Swordfish: 4 stars; \r
STARTERS: Potato Soup: 4 stars; Ceaser Salad: 4 stars\r
DESSERTS: Three dessert options: Hate to be so blunt - terrible! Boston creme pie: 1 Star - dry and stale; Pear with bleu cheese: 1 Star; Chocolate tort: 1 Star.\r
CONCLUSION: My overall take on the restaurant was that a couple young guys looked for a location with the cheapest rent they could find. Then to make things work they create an ambiance of fine dining, charge accordingly, but just don't live up to what you would expect from a fine dining establishment. Hope this helps!\r
Pros: Small Plates, Service, Ambiance
Cons: Selection,Quality,Value,Seating,Not Child Friendly, Location
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